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NTPS Announces School Program Details

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The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves 15,000 students across 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools, plus four choice schools including a virtual option and career-focused programs.

NTPS provides full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools, Transition to Kindergarten programs, and four preschool locations. The district employs 130+ National Board Certified Teachers and offers 100+ dual-credit classes for high school students to earn college credit. A voter-approved 2020 bond funded upgrades at Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center.

The district's Multilingual Learners program supports over 1,000 students speaking 50+ languages. NTPS also received a 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Association. The district's annual theme focuses on preparing students for careers, fulfilling lives, and global citizenship.

πŸ“„ Source: School District β€” https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/fs/pages/3330
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves 15,000 studentsβ€œWith about 15,000 students and 2,000 employees, we serve the community with:”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves across 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schoolsβ€œ13 elementary schools (PreK–grade 5) 4 middle schools (grades 6–8) 3 comprehensive high schools (grades 9–12)”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves plus four choice schoolsβ€œnull”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves including a virtual optionβ€œ4 choice schools (a virtual school, a home-based instruction support school, a performing arts middle school, and a career and technical education-centered high school)”
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    The Olympia School District (NTPS) serves including career-focused programsβ€œnull”
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    NTPS provides full-day kindergarten at all elementary schoolsβ€œWe offer full-day kindergarten at every elementary school,”
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    NTPS provides Transition to Kindergarten programsβ€œWe offer full-day kindergarten at every elementary school, Transition to Kindergarten (TK) classrooms at several schools, and four NTPS Preschool locations.”
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    NTPS provides four preschool locationsβ€œWe offer 100+ dual-credit classes, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. The NTPS Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association. We employ 130+ National Board Certified Teachers Through a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South. Keeping our buildings modern and safe. Our annual district theme. District goals and directives. Boundary maps and more. State report card from WA Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). District notices and information. Committed to excellence: Preparing all students for rewarding careers, fulfilling lives, and compassionate global citizenship.”
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    The district employs 130+ National Board Certified Teachersβ€œWe employ 130+ National Board Certified Teachers”
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    The district offers 100+ dual-credit classes for high school studentsβ€œWe offer 100+ dual-credit classes, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.”
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    The district offers 100+ dual-credit classes for high school students to earn college creditβ€œWe offer 100+ dual-credit classes, allowing students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.”
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    A voter-approved 2020 bond funded upgrades at Komachin Middle Schoolβ€œThrough a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South. Keeping our buildings modern and safe.”
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    A voter-approved 2020 bond funded upgrades at River Ridge High Schoolβ€œThrough a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South. Keeping our buildings modern and safe.”
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    A voter-approved 2020 bond funded upgrades at the Raj Manhas Activity Centerβ€œThrough a voter-approved 2020 bond, we have remodeled Komachin Middle School, River Ridge High School, and the Raj Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) South.”
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    The district's Multilingual Learners program supports over 1,000 studentsβ€œOur Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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    The district's Multilingual Learners program supports students speaking 50+ languagesβ€œOur Multilingual Learners (ML) program serves over 1,000 students who represent more than 50 home languages.”
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    NTPS also received a 2025 Board of Distinction award from the Washington State School Directors Associationβ€œThe NTPS Board of Directors was selected as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association.”
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    The district's annual theme focuses on preparing students for careersβ€œnull”
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    The district's annual theme focuses on fulfilling livesβ€œnull”
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    The district's annual theme focuses on global citizenshipβ€œnull”

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